Metallurgical engineers work with metals and alloys in a variety of industrial and manufacturing settings. They are primarily responsible for analyzing metals and alloys to determine their physical and chemical properties. Metallurical engineers may also contribute to manufacturing by developing new alloys for specific applications, such as lightweight but strong metals for automobile and aircraft parts or conductive metals for electronics. In any setting, this role requires extensive familiarity with chemical and molecular properties of metals, and exceptional analytical abilities.